Executive Chef — London Events Kitchen Leader

Convene Hospitality Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Pension contributions

Wellness subsidy

Cycle to Work

Career growth and impact

Job summary

Convene Hospitality Group seeks an Executive Chef in London to lead culinary strategy and kitchen operations at 155 Bishopsgate. You will oversee menus, staff, and high-profile private events, while partnering with the Head of Culinary to elevate standards across our UK portfolio.

Expected to manage diverse client requests, optimize costs, and mentor a high-performing team in a dynamic, calendar-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive culinary and kitchen management in high-volume venues.
• Proven ability to lead large teams and manage private events.
• Strong knowledge of UK Food Safety regulations and HACCP.
• Experience in menu development and seasonal sourcing.
• Ability to align culinary programming with brand standards.
• Comfort with data-driven cost control and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary strategy, menu development, and kitchen operations for a high-profile venue.
• Oversee end-to-end food production for onsite outlets and multi‑million-pound private events.
• Drive seasonal menu concepts and artisan sourcing while maintaining cost targets.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing culinary team and training initiatives.
• Establish supplier relationships and ensure peak readiness across all spaces.
• Collaborate with Head of Culinary to raise culinary standards across the portfolio.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary management

Budgeting & P&L

Food safety (HACCP)

Operational adaptability

Client-first mindset

Education

Degree or diploma in Culinary Arts

Tools

Google Workspace

Slack

Zoom

Job description

Convene Hospitality Group seeks an Executive Chef in London to lead culinary strategy and kitchen operations at 155 Bishopsgate. You will oversee menus, staff, and high-profile private events, while partnering with the Head of Culinary to elevate standards across our UK portfolio.

Expected to manage diverse client requests, optimize costs, and mentor a high-performing team in a dynamic, calendar-driven environment.